Recently we unpack our daughter's dollhouse so Miss Emma could play with it. Well, she evidently has taken on the characteristics of her older brother where demolition is the most fun. In the process of trying to put things back together, I ran across this little baby doll scattered to the winds. I had forgotten that I had made it for Aimee and quite frankly, I'm amazed that it has survived. It was a dollhouse accessory that was played with for many years.

The tiny doll in the blue gingham dress....Goldilocks....is made from the plastic cake decorating dolls. She is painted with acrylic paint and finished with "Delft" lacquer. Her hair is made of DMC floss. Curls are wrapped around wire and "set" with glue. Her lace "petticoat" is French cotton.

Hmm, I can't remember what the smallest thing is I have smocked - I would guess preemie gowns, since I sew for Threads of Love. The little doll is darling in her tiny smocked dress - looks like a perfect dolly for a little girl to take to church!

What a precious little doll! I need to smock something small like that for a naked little doll I have. Until then, I guess the smallest thing is a little lattice smocked angel tassle in a class with Laura Jenkins Thompson.

Hi Gwen,I've never smocked anything miniature, so I guess the Baby Lambs smocked booties would be my answer. One suggestion: I love reading your blog, but it's hard to tell when you have a new post, because it is not at the top. Just something to consider. Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful photos!

This teeny-tiny little doll dress would have required 4+ readers for me to complete, Gwen! LOL It is simply adorable!!

The smallest thing I have smocked would be hairbows. MickieD, from Sew Forum sent me a few pleated ones before I owned my own pleater & I did some very basic cable stitches & a bullion rose on them. Cute but DGD, Ms. C., wouldn't leave bows in her hair. :/

As for the Napoleon bee flatware, I say "GO FOR IT"!! We're not getting any younger! It has a very hefty weight to it & I know you would love it. Its only going to go UP in price & next year you'll be kicking yourself that you didn't buy it on sale. You can always turn around & sell it later, probably for more than its going for now. :D

Gwen Milner

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I'm a Southern girl, 64 years young, who loves my family and home. I am a wife, mother, sister and friend. Born in the Deep South and grew up while traveling with my Air Force husband, Dave. After 29 years, Dave retired from the Air Force and we have settled back in Georgia where we met. I have designed needlework but I really am a wannabe artist. I enjoy music, art, gardening, a “To Do” list that’s never ending and most of all playing with my grandchildren. I often say to Emma and Austin, “How did I get so lucky?” They always answer with the most precious smiles. I have a great respect for our heritage and try in my own little way to keep that Southern thread weaving through our lives.